As already tense relations between the two nato allies worsened. As londons mandates a vigil, the victims of saturdays attack, british names to of the killers, one of them was known to the authorities but was not thought to be an immediate threat. A major diplomatic rift is opening up in the gulf region, six arab governments led by saudi arabia and egypt have cut diplomatic ties with qatar. The accused the small gulf state of terrorism and destabilizing the region. The government is lining up against qatar, libya, egypt, bahrain, United Arab Emirates and yemen. Al jazeera has been closed, it is funded by qatar. They have cut land, sea and air links with qatar. Much to the concern of some people there. Supermarkets and qatar have been filled with residents stocking up on groceries. The rush came after several countries declared they are cutting ties with qatar. Saudi arabia is imposing a blockade on his neighbor. There are charges that qatar is supporting organizations like the Islamic
And a supporting the journalists who hold the u. S. President to account. Dw presents the White House Press corps with its freedom of speech award, breezing reporters for continuing to do their job despite coming under fire from donald trump. Brent i am brent goff. It is good to have you with us. With words that rang disturbingly familiar, british Prime Minister theresa may has condemned yet another terror attack in london. It happened earlier today when a van plowed into muslim worshipers outside a mosque. One man died at the scene but police say it is unclear if he died as a result of the attack. 10 people were injured. The driver described as a 47yearold white man from wales was arrested on suspicion of terrorism. He was grabbed by locals and in down until Police Arrived pained down until Police Arrived. No one reporter begging the crowd to show restraint. A mosque leader stood between angry worshipers and the man who plowed a van into them shortly after midnight prayers. When witne
Is it worth the hefty price tag . I am brent goff. Donald trump says it is a clear victory for national security. The United States Supreme Court upheld parts of the Trump Administrations controversial travel ban. It will let the government can force a 90 day ban on travelers from six muslim majority countries as well as a 120 day ban on all refugees entering the u. S. The decision effectively overturned Lower Court Rulings clocking the band. The Supreme Court will hear arguments on the legality of the ban this coming october. I am joined by mark fisher from the washington post. What is the mood like in washington right now . It is a bit confused as people parse through what the Supreme Court has said today. A lot of people on the other side are saying that there is no decision here. This is a temporary measure on the part of the court to allow this band to go forward with a significant part not Going Forward as we await the actual decision of the Supreme Court sometime this fall or ne
Our correspondent is here to talk about the contenders. The syrian army says it is on the brink of victory in aleppo. Syrias ally russia says the former rebel stronghold is now back under government control. A combination of a government offensive to recapture serious major city. Syrias major city. The territory held by rebels is down to a fraction of what they controlled originally. Very soon you will see and green the area controlled by rebels completely surrounded by progovernment troops. This troops being backed up by russian airpower. A rebel air pocket is being cut off to the west. It may be a matter of hours for aleppo falls completely. While moscow sees this as a victory, some russians are beginning to ask about the countrys intentions in syria. In its Weekly Current Affairs show, it was announced that the liberation of aleppo is imminent. He said russian soldiers were now providing food and water to syrians who had until recently been used as human shields. Russian political S
They do not think terrorism was to blame. Russia has been holding a day of mourning. Youll go to moscow for more. Christopher good to have you with us. The world of music is in mourning over another huge loss. British pop idol George Michael, who died on sunday at the age of 53. His manager says the cause was heart failure. Tributes have been flooding in all day. Fans have been laying flowers outside of his home for a man who wrote and sang some of the most enduring hits of the 1980s and 1990s. First as part of the pop duo wham then as a solo artist. Everything must change reporter the world bids farewell to a pop icon. Early in the mourning, people began to leave tributes outside of George Michaels home. One note read, rest in peace with the angels. Fellow stars from the world of music expressed grief at the loss. Elton john posted on instagram, i have lost a beloved friend. The kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist. George michaels part is in wham said he was heartbroken